A routine weekday-morning intercept in Seaford has ended with a local man expected to face court, after police allege he returned a high-range breath test result and was driving without a valid licence.
Victoria Police said Somerville Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle in Klauer Street, Seaford, on Tuesday 10 February at about 10.30am.
Police allege the driver initially returned a positive roadside breath test before a subsequent breath test recorded a breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.171 per cent.
Police further allege the man was unlicensed at the time of the intercept.
Vehicle impounded, court expected
A 52-year-old Seaford man had his vehicle impounded for 30 days, police said.
He is expected to be summonsed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date. Police have not released a court date or further details.
Police message on enforcement
Police used the incident to reiterate that drink and drug driving enforcement remains a focus, with patrols continuing across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area.
If you have information
If you witnessed the incident or have information relevant to dangerous driving in your area, you can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online via Crime Stoppers Victoria.
